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VANCOUVER
10. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
Located in Chinatown in Vancouver, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese
garden built outside of China. It consists of a public park and the garden designed with the four ele-
ments in mind (rock, water, plants and architecture). The goal of the garden is to “maintain and en-
hance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and western cultures, promote Chinese culture
and be an integral part of the local community”. It is meant to provide insight into Chinese culture, life
during the Ming Dynasty, architecture and horticulture while providing a unique cultural experience.
You will see weathered rocks, jade green water, native Chinese plants like bamboo, winter-flowering
plum as well as local plants from B.C. as well. The architecture is stunning to say the least built with
the intent to blend in with the garden rather than stand out from it. You will be awestruck by the beauty.
The Canadian Rockies is a mountain range filled with breathtaking scenery, a wide array of abundant
wildlife, a myriad of outdoor recreational activities for all ages and a photographic wonderland. The
mountain range itself, is impressive and awe-inspiring, but the area offers much more than just a view
of mountains. There are numerous hiking trails, the opportunity to whitewater raft on one of the area
rivers, mountaineering for the more daring and physically fit, rock climbing, and in the winter months,
back country skiing, downhill skiing and ice climbing. Don’t forget mountain biking as well and since
this is a great tourist attraction, there are all kinds of programs, training, tours and accommodations
available. The Canadian Rockies stretch over a vast area, so this alone can be a total vacation desti-
nation lasting many days over many miles and in many parks and cities.
9. Canadian Rockies
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